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Buckhead Coalition

A message from Eric Tanenblatt, Immediate Past Chair and Jim Durrett, previous President & CEO of the Buckhead Coalition.
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Our Vision

The Buckhead Coalition’s vision is for Buckhead to be the most vibrant, welcoming, and safe in-town community in America for residents, businesses, and visitors, and an indispensable contributor to the economic vitality and cultural dynamism of Atlanta.

Our Mission

The Buckhead Coalition’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the community within the city of Atlanta and metropolitan region; to support the well-being of Buckhead’s residents, businesses and visitors; to convene public and private sector leaders and partner organizations; and to connect Buckhead to other areas of the city and region.

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News

Buckhead Public Safety Progress: Five Straight Years of Crime Reduction
Over the past five years, Buckhead has seen remarkable progress in public safety thanks to sustained collaboration between the Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Police Foundation, private security partners, MARTA police, and our collaborative partners, the Buckhead CID and Livable Buckhead.   The latest Buckhead Public Safety infographic highlights the measurable impact of these efforts,…
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Coalition Convenes City & State Leaders in a Dialogue to Drive Regional Economic Development
Katharine Kelley introduced as new CEO of Buckhead Coalition and Buckhead CID Atlanta, GA – January 14, 2026 – The Buckhead Coalition, a member-driven organization of business and civic leaders committed to improving the quality of life in Buckhead, hosted its 36th Annual Luncheon & Meeting today. Nearly 200 city and state leaders attended the event, which…
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Atlanta City Council Election Results: Congratulations to Our Newly Elected Leaders
The Buckhead Coalition extends its sincere congratulations to the Atlanta City Councilmembers elected this year. It is an honor to collaborate with dedicated leaders who share a commitment to advancing initiatives that strengthen both the Buckhead community and the City of Atlanta. Representing Buckhead: Alex Wan, District 6 Thomas Worthy, District 7 Mary Norwood, District…
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Buckhead Coalition & Buckhead CID Name Katharine Kelley as CEO to Guide Buckhead’s Growth and Vibrant Future
Experienced urban development and civic leader appointed to lead both Buckhead organizations   ATLANTA, October 15, 2025 – The Buckhead Coalition and Buckhead Community Improvement District (CID) announced today that Katharine Kelley, Atlanta-based urban development and civic leader, will take the helm as CEO of both organizations starting January 2026. With a distinguished career of…
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Buckhead Coalition Encourages Fall Election Participation and Informed Voting
TheBuckheadCoalition.com/vote shares candidate questionnaires of Mayoral and City Council Candidates ATLANTA, October 9, 2025 – The Buckhead Coalition, a member-driven organization of business and civic leaders committed to improving the quality of life in Buckhead within the City of Atlanta, today announced the launch of its Get Out the Vote campaign. This initiative aims to…
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A Message from Chairman, Jonathan Rodbell – July 2025
Buckhead Coalition’s Partnership with City, Police Foundation, and other Leaders Show Concrete Results for Public Safety The Buckhead Coalition’s role in public safety as partner and convenor of leaders in our community and across the city is showing concrete results. Helping to keep our residents, businesses, and visitors safe has always been a top priority…
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Areas of Focus

Public Safety

Promoting awareness of safety issues and solutions, providing support for public safety officers, and partnering with stakeholders to encourage collaborative ideas that will yield tangible results.

City Services

Taxpayers, both residents and businesses, deserve to receive quality city services such as trash pick-up, water and sewer, and road repair. Our goal is to advocate for the services we expect to receive.

Zoning

The City of Atlanta is undergoing a rewrite of its zoning ordinance. Our immediate goal is to understand the process and objectives, to engage in the process, and to inform Buckhead stakeholders.

Transportation + Infrastructure

Atlanta voters approved three funding measures in 2022 to deliver transportation, public safety and parks infrastructure improvements. Our immediate goal is to advocate for delivery of what has been promised and to inform Buckhead stakeholders about program delivery.

Health, Housing & Homelessness

Working with organizations committed to homeless outreach and recuperation, the Buckhead Coalition seeks to relieve the suffering of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.